Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James challenged the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to "make the next step" after the Wolves eliminated the Lakers from the 2025 NBA playoffs. The two shared a quick exchange on the court following Minnesota's 103-96 win in Game 5:

A recent leaked audio displayed Anthony Edwards talking trash to LeBron James at the end of Game 5 as he demanded the Lakers forward to congratulate his teammate Rudy Gobert for his dominant performance.

The Los Angeles Lakers were sent home early by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, who won in a commanding five games to move to the Western Conference Semifinals.